Nuestra Señora del Rosario y San Benito de Palermo, Paysandú

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The Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary and St. Benedict of Palermo (Spanish: Basílica de Nuestra Señora del Rosario y San Benito de Palermo) is a Catholic parish church in Paysandú, Uruguay.[1]

History

The parish was established in 1805.[1]

The current temple was built in 1860, severely damaged during the siege of Paysandú (1864-1865) and rebuilt afterwards. It is dedicated to saint Benedict the Moor and the Virgin of the Rosary.[1]

In 1906 a Walcker organ was inaugurated.[2]

In 1949, Pope Pius XII proclaimed it basilica minor.[3]

Currently, a fundraising committee is advocating its refurbishment, understanding that, apart from its great religious and historic significance, this temple is also the venue of important cultural events.[4]

References

  1. 1.[1.2][1.3]"History of the Basilica of Paysandú". Retrieved 21 May 2013. (in Spanish)
  2. 2.The organ in Paysandú (in Spanish)
  3. 3.Sights in Paysandú Archived 2013-05-26 at the Wayback Machine (in Spanish)
  4. 4.Let's refurbish the Basilica of Paysandú (in Spanish)